The 10 am Atlantic quarter-finals are set at the Challenge Chateau Cartier in Gatineau QC, and the Adam Casey rink from PEI, along with the Brad Gushue team from Newfoundland and Labrador, which includes PEI native Brett Gallant, are both … Continue reading
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The Brad Gushue rink, which includes PEI native Brett Gallant, stole a single in the final end to edge the PEI rink skipped by their former teammate Adam Casey by a 6-5 score in a B division semi-final match at … Continue reading
The annual Lady Monctonian cashspiel wraps up tomorrow at Curl Moncton in the hub city, with 16 women’s rinks competing, including the Suzanne Birt, Kim Dolan, and Kathy O’Rourke, rinks from PEI. The final goes Sunday at 2 pm. Birt … Continue reading
The Brad Gushue rink, which includes PEI native Brett Gallant, and PEI’s Team Casey, skipped by former Gushue rink member Adam Casey, meet this morning at 9:30 Atlantic in a “B” section semi-final at the Challenge Château Cartier in Gatineau … Continue reading
Watch Live Streaming coverage of Challenge Chateau Cartier A Semi: Adam Casey vs Don Bowser, live now on CurlingZone! http://www.curlingzone.com/television.php?displayweek&gamecode=6mtCnic6D_g&gameid=145923 … Continue reading
The Western Community Curling Club in Alberton is holding a FREE Open House with free curling instruction and Nightly Draw Registration on October 28, 29, and 30th @ 7:00pm each evening. This is a great opportunity to come out and … Continue reading
[The Gibsons BC Curling Club explains why you should give curling a try] “HURRY HARD” By: Ed Hill, Gibsons Curling Club Some of you reading this story have never curled before. You’ve watched it on television and marveled at their … Continue reading
The annual Lady Monctonian cashspiel gets underway on Friday at 8:30 am at Curl Moncton in the hub city, with 16 women’s rinks competing, including the Suzanne Birt, Kim Dolan, and Kathy O’Rourke, rinks from PEI. The final goes Sunday … Continue reading
PEI’s Adam Casey rink, which includes Skip Adam Casey (Twitter @adamacasey), third Josh Barry (Twitter @joshbarry1992), second Anson Carmody, (Twitter @Ansoncarmody), and lead Robbie Doherty (Twitter @robbiedoherty), will hit the ice at 9:30 AT this morning against Sudbury’s Mike Jacubo team in the $52,500 … Continue reading
Full time UPEI students who are interested in competing at the Atlantic University Curling Championship in Montague, PE February 13-15, 2015 are asked to contact Curl PEI by October 27, 2014. If more than one team is interested, a play … Continue reading
Curl PEI is holding two Umpire Clinics: Level 1 (with Kay Atkinson) 9am-4pm, Sunday, November 1, 2014 at the Charlottetown Curling Club Registration deadline: October 29 Level 2 (with Cliff Poirier) 9am-4pm, Saturday, November 8, 2013 at the … Continue reading
The PEI Curling Hall of Fame and Museum held its 8th annual induction ceremony Monday night Oct. 20, 2014 at the Crapaud Community Curling Club. The five inductees honoured for their achievements and contributions to the sport of curling were, … Continue reading
The PEI Curling Hall of Fame and Museum held its 8th annual induction ceremony last night at the Crapaud Community Curling Club, honouring five new inductees. Photo (L-R): Doug Cameron, representing his daughter Nancy, Mike Coady, Sandy Foy, Shirley Lank, … Continue reading
Tickets are available at the door at $10 each for the PEI Curling Hall of Fame and Museum’s 8th annual induction ceremony, tonight (Monday, Oct. 20) at 7 at the Crapaud Community Curling Club. The five inductees being honoured for … Continue reading
Most PEI competitive junior rinks saw action this weekend at the Codiac Junior Spiel in Moncton. The Matthew MacLean rink from the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club and the Cornwall Curling Club, won the Men’s Under 20 consolation round … Continue reading
Most PEI competitive junior rinks saw action this weekend at the Codiac Junior Spiel in Moncton. Four Island rinks remain in the competition, with the Matthew MacLean rink from the Silver Fox competing in the 20 and Under men’s consolation … Continue reading
Upcoming Events: Monday, Oct 20th: PEI Curling Hall of Fame to induct 5 new members : 3 of which are from the Crapaud Curling Club. The event will take place upstairs in the Crapaud Curling Club – everyone is welcome. … Continue reading
The Prince Edward Island Curling Hall of Fame and Museum is set to host its eighth annual induction ceremony on Monday October 20, 2014 at the Crapaud Community Curling Club The five inductees being honoured for their achievements and contributions … Continue reading
Charlottetown: Come to the Charlottetown Curling Complex for free curling school Tuesday October 14 and Thursday October 16 at 6 pm. All you need is to dress warm and some clean shoes! Cornwall: Daytime curling goes Tuesday through Friday this … Continue reading
The Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club is now taking registrations for the 2014-15 season, with fun and competitive leagues for all skill levels. They are also holding a Try Curling Day on Sunday Nov. 2, from noon – 1 … Continue reading
Here are a few updates from the Crapaud Community Curling Club: Dream Draw – THIS Friday , October 3rd , 7pm at the club is when they will be drawing for the big prizes!! Come on out and see if … Continue reading
Curling Coaches Needed! ParaSport and Recreation PEI is currently looking for two coaches – for wheelchair curling and for blind/visually impaired curling, for Thursday evenings at the Cornwall Curling Club. ParaSport and Recreation PEI will be offering training for both … Continue reading
(by Graham Lloyd) Championship curling is returning to Halifax, the home of several classic battles for Canadian men’s supremacy, and the site of the 2005 Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings, when Newfoundland/Labrador’s Brad Gushue prevailed on the road to … Continue reading
The Prince Edward Island Curling Hall of Fame and Museum is set to host its eighth annual induction ceremony on Monday October 20, 2014 at the Crapaud Community Curling Club The five inductees being honoured for their achievements and contributions … Continue reading
If you’re interested in trying the fun Olympic sport of curling, now’s your chance! The Cornwall Curling Club would like to help you take that first step – for FREE, with no obligation!! You’re invited to take part … Continue reading
Curl Atlantic is pleased to announce that UPEI will be hosting the Atlantic University Curling Championship this year. The competition will be held from February 13-15, 2015 at the Montague Curling Club. At the request of student athletes who have previously … Continue reading
Fundraising draw: There are still tickets available for the Crapaud Community Curling Club fundraising draw: Grand prize is a trip for 2 down south, valued at up to $3000, or $2000 cash. 2nd price is $250 or a full curling … Continue reading
(by Al Cameron) The Canadian Curling Association (CCA) today announced that Everest will be the title sponsor of the Canadian Senior Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships. Everest will be the title sponsor for the Canadian Senior Men’s and Women’s Curling … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) Olympic gold-medallist defeats P.E.I. rink BROCKVILLE, Ont. – It was quite a weekend for the Adam Casey curling rink. © Jason Simmonds/Journal Pioneer Adam Casey Casey, third stone Josh Barry, second stone and Summerside native Anson Carmody … Continue reading
Reigning Olympic Gold Medallist Brad Jacobs drew for 5 in the 4th end this afternoon to lead PEI’s Adam Casey 7-1, and bring the final of the Shorty Jenkins Curling Classic in Brockville to an early conclusion. Casey edged Glenn … Continue reading
Brad Jacobs vs Adam Casey in the Shorty Jenkins Classic Final, streaming live now! #curling Live stream: http://fb.me/75MNc38m6 Linescores: http://www.curlingzone.com/event.php?eventid=3409&eventtypeid=81&view=Scores&tp=0 Photo: Adam Casey … Continue reading
Wellington Gay of Stratford, a long-time curler and former president of the Charlottetown Curling Club (1998-99 season), as well as a former Commodore of the Charlottetown Yacht Club, and a volunteer in both curling and yachting, has passed away at … Continue reading
PEI’s Adam Casey rink, and Newfoundland and Labrador’s Brad Gushue foursome, which includes PEI native Brett Gallant, are among the 24 men’s and 12 women’s teams competing in the AMJ Campbell Shorty Jenkins Curling Classic in Brockville Ont. this weekend. … Continue reading
Spud Isle Junior Camp Skills Development & High Performance JUNIOR CURLING CAMP 25-26 October 2014 On 25 & 26 October 2014 a Junior Skills Development/High Performance Camp for competitive junior men and women teams/individuals as well as for novice … Continue reading
One of curling’s most prestigious events will have a new title sponsor, it was announced today by the Canadian Curling Association. Home Hardware will be the title sponsor of the Canada Cup of Curling for the next three years. (Photo, … Continue reading
CBC is reporting that Wellington Gay of Stratford, a long-time curler and former president of the Charlottetown Curling Club (1998-99 season), as well as former Commodore of the Charlottetown Yacht Club, and a volunteer in both curling and yachting, has … Continue reading
(by Al Cameron) Canada’s best mixed doubles curling teams will return to the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club for the 2015 Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Trials, it was announced today by the Canadian Curling Association. The Ottawa Hunt and Golf … Continue reading
Photos from Sunday afternoon’s semi-final round have been added to our Curl Atlantic Championship photo gallery. Click on a thumbnail to view full-size, and use arrows to go ahead/back; … Continue reading
(By Jason Malloy) The Kathy O’Rourke rink got ahead early and never looked back Sunday in winning the Curl Atlantic Championship 7-2 in six ends over the Sylvie Robichaud rink. It capped off a perfect 6-0 record for the team … Continue reading
The 4th annual Curl Atlantic Championship, Atlantic Canada’s premiere curling event, wrapped up this evening at the CARI Complex in Charlottetown, with PEI’s Kathy O’Rourke winning the women’s event, and Chad Stevens of Nova Scotia taking the men’s title. Photo … Continue reading
The men’s and women’s finals get underway at 4 pm at the Curl Atlantic Championship at Charlottetown’s CARI Complex. Tickets are available at the door. The men’s final sees PEI’s Adam Casey of PEI take on Nova Scotia’s Chad Stevens … Continue reading
Here are some photos from the Saturday morning Men’s draw at the Curl Atlantic Championship, featuring a game between the PEI rinks skipped by Jamie Newson and Adam Casey. Click on a thumbnail to view full-size, and use arrows to … Continue reading
The Curl Atlantic Championship wraps up Sunday afternoon at the CARI Complex in Charlottetown. The 12 noon semi-finals in the men’s and women’s divisions are now determined, with the finals following at 4 pm. Three of the four women’s … Continue reading
The Curl Atlantic Championship, featuring top Atlantic Canadian curlers, continues today, starting at 8 am at the CARI Complex in Charlottetown. The 8am draw will feature a battle between the two Island men’s teams in the event, the Jamie Newson … Continue reading
Curling gets underway just over a month from now at the Cornwall Curling Club. The club have announced the following dates for their startup: Registration for returning members: October 8 beginning at 6:30 pm Curling School, Open House, and new … Continue reading
A Maritime curler is travelling across Canada to shine a spotlight on the future of small-town curling clubs and help restore the one he grew up in. CTV photo: Rob Swan The curling club in Harvey Station, N.B. has long … Continue reading
It’s a very busy day at the Curl Atlantic Championship at the MacLauchlan Arena of the CARI Complex in Charlottetown, with play getting underway at 8 am. Here is today’s schedule: Friday, September 12, 2014 Draw 4 – 08:00 AM (Women and 1 … Continue reading
Click to box below to watch live webcast streams from all games on sheets 3 and 4 at the Curl Atlantic Championship, provided by BellAliant Community One. Choose the livestreams from the list on the right of the webcast page. … Continue reading
The ice is now IN at the Crapaud Community Curling Club! If you want to rent the ice in September or October, please contact Miranda at 902-940-9264 or e-mail her at mle4ccc@outlook.com Thanks to Ron, Calvin and the Ice crew … Continue reading
The Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club in Summerside is offering its 2013-2014 members a discount for bringing in new or past (did not hold a 2013-14 membership) members this season. The member and each new/past member who joins will … Continue reading
The Shelley Nichols team from Newfoundland and Labrador is unable to compete in the Curl Atlantic Championship event, which starts Thursday, and runs through Sunday at the MacLauchlan Arena at the CARI Complex of UPEI. Cornwall’s Veronica Smith rink, two-time … Continue reading
The Curl Atlantic Championship happens this weekend, September 11-14. This is the premiere annual curling event for the region. The highly competitive event is comprised of eight men’s teams, eight women’s teams and eight Canada Games teams with the men’s … Continue reading
The website for the Curl Atlantic Championship, Sept. 11-14 at MacLauchlan Arena in the CARI Complex at UPEI in Charlottetown, is now available at CurlAtlanticChampionship.ca Live Results will be available at LiveCurling.com Event tickets are available at the CARI Control … Continue reading
PEI’s Adam Casey rink finished play on Saturday at their season-opening event, the Stu Sells Tankard in Oakville Ont. with a 0-4 win-loss record. Click for team results. Casey admitted it was not the results they wanted on the ice, … Continue reading
(CCA) While the competitive bonspiel season officially began last week in Baden, Switzerland, most Canadian teams are chasing their first Canadian Team Ranking System points of the season at the World Curling Tour Stu Sells Tankard, which started Thursday in … Continue reading
The Charlottetown Curling Complex is introducing two new leagues to its regular weekly lineup: PEI Junior Competitive League Every Thursday evening at 5:30 from October 16 until December 19, PEI’s best junior curlers are invited to compete in a province-wide … Continue reading
New rink opened play today in Oakville Tankard (by Jason Simmonds) OAKVILLE, Ont. – Adam Casey of Seven Mile Bay is beginning a new chapter in his curling career. Adam Casey in action during the 2014 Players’ Championship at … Continue reading
(by Al Cameron, CCA) A productive five days of learning, discussions and meetings wrapped up with the election of two new members of the Canadian Curling Association Board of Governors, a new chair and vice-chair, new formats for the Canadian … Continue reading
This Saturday, August 30, the Montague Curling Club will be collecting groceries to stock the foodbank shelves. Look for Annear Trucking in the parking lot of the Montague Superstore. Each donation will be entered into a draw for a “first … Continue reading
Uploaded to YouTube by Adam Casey, here is a video from the 2014 Whitecap Curling Camp, presented by Travelers Insurance, which wrapped up on Friday at the APM Centre in Cornwall: … Continue reading
(by Al Cameron) A four-day gathering of curling’s movers and shakers gets underway Monday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Niagara Falls, Ont. The inaugural Canadian Curling Summit will offer participants the opportunity to examine the sport of curling … Continue reading
Coaching PEI will be hosting the Competition Development Module – Managing Conflict on Wednesday, September 10 at the House of Sport in Room 125 from 5:30 to 9:30pm. Learning Facilitator Charity Sheehan. This module is free but registration is required … Continue reading
(by Jonathan Brazeau) Sochi Olympic gold medallist Jennifer Jones capped a dream season by claiming the Players’ Championship in Summerside PEI, and will now look to kickstart the 2014-15 campaign winning a major in her backyard. Photo: Jennifer Jones Jones’s … Continue reading
A number of eligibility rule changes have been made for the 2015 Travelers (formerly The Dominion) Curling Club Championship. The revisions take into consideration suggestions received, the level of play at the national championship, and the true spirit of the … Continue reading
Curling Ice will be ready today at the APM Centre in Cornwall PEI for the Whitecap Junior Curling Camp, run by Curl Atlantic. Thanks to Travelers Insurance, Cornwall Curling Club, Crapaud Curling Club and Montague Curling Club for assistance and … Continue reading
The Crapaud Community Curling Club is pleased to announce that they will once again be running pre-season curling. Last year’s first pre-season was a great success and could not have been made possible without the support of Island curlers. This … Continue reading
(CCA) Six men’s and six women’s teams will be part of the Canadian Curling Association’s National Team Program (NTP), it was announced today. Photo Team Gushue (L-R) Mark Nichols, Brett Gallant, Brad Gushue, Geoff Walker The teams qualified for the … Continue reading
The Crapaud Community Curling Club is holding a fundraising Draw. GRAND PRIZE Dream Getaway All Inclusive Trip for 2 to the Caribbean April 2015 ( Resort of your choosing; up to $3000) or $2000 cash 2nd prize 1 yr … Continue reading
Junior curler Kaleigh MacKay has started a Facebook page on the subject of bringing back high school curling. She has contacted Island curling facilities to find available ice times and equipment. She would like to see a competitive High School … Continue reading
Arena curling ice rental is available during the Whitecap Curling Camp that is held at the APM Centre in Cornwall, PEI. The dates of ice availability are August 16, 17 and 20. The cost is $50/hour. Please refer to the … Continue reading
(“In The House” blog by Brian Belfry @belfrycurling) After only two years of the relegation system with the Canadian mixed and senior curling champs we may have already seen the last of it. The Canadian Curling Association recently sent out … Continue reading
The Crapaud Community Curling Club is pleased to announce that they will once again be running pre-season curling. Last year’s first pre-season was a great success and could not have been made possible without the support of Island curlers. This … Continue reading
(by Al Cameron) The first steps toward the 2018 Winter Olympics will be taken in early December at Encana Arena in Camrose, Alta., and a who’s-who of Canadian curling will be on hand. Olympic champs Brad Jacobs, left, and … Continue reading
Curl PEI would like to increase the number of qualified Master Learning Facilitators (MLFs) on PEI. MLFs are responsible for the delivery of National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) workshops to train Learning Facilitators (who then train the coaches). Curl PEI … Continue reading
Olympic silver-medalist Cheryl Bernard will retire from competitive curling, it was announced today. The Alberta-born curler has strong ties to Prince Edward Island. Her father, Thayne, was born in Freetown and several aunts, uncles and cousins live on the Island. Bernard … Continue reading
Kim Dolan and Eddie MacKenzie were recognized as the top female and male athlete, respectively, recently at the Curl P.E.I. annual awards presentation at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside. Both skipped their teams to provincial titles … Continue reading
OTTAWA – The Sandra Schmirler Foundation today announced the successful applicants for the 2014-2015 Spirit of Sandra $5,000 junior curling scholarships. “Once again, we were thrilled with the applicants and had a very difficult time selecting just 6 scholars”, said … Continue reading
To reflect the fact that The Dominion is now part of Travelers Canada, The Dominion Curling Club Championship has been rebranded the Travelers Curling Club Championship. The event’s vibrant new logo features Travelers’ signature red umbrella, surrounded by curling rings. … Continue reading
The eighth annual Fall Fling Junior Cashspiel is set for the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside Nov. 14-15-16 2014. The junior women’s event is already full, so new entries will be added to the waiting list. The … Continue reading
The annual Island Petroleum Cashspiel, open to all Senior, Junior, and Dominion teams, male and female, in the Maritime Provinces, takes place Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Dec. 5-7, 2014 at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Community Complex in Summerside. … Continue reading
The annual Journal Pioneer Cashspiel, part of the Atlantic Curling Tour (ACT) takes place November 21, 22 and 23, 2014 at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside PEI. First Draws are at 12:30 and 3:00 pm Friday … Continue reading
The Charlottetown Curling Complex is among the sports facilities and communities nominated for a Kraft Celebration Tour award.The Top 10 winning community finalists, chosen by a judging panel, will become a stop on The Kraft Celebration Tour — each receiving … Continue reading
(Grand Slam of Curling) The Grand Slam of Curling announced today that the Canadian Open has expanded and will include a women’s division for the first time in the event’s history. Along with the Masters and Players’ Championship, three of … Continue reading
Joyce Myers Trust Fund curling scholarships and grants announced The trustees of the Joyce Myers Trust Fund, established under Curl Atlantic from profits from the 2003 Brier and the 2005 Roar of the Rings curling events in Atlantic Canada, has announced … Continue reading
The Crapaud Community Curling Club is pleased to announce that they will once again be running pre-season curling. Last year’s first pre-season was a great success and could not have been made possible without the support of Island curlers. This … Continue reading
Special Olympics PEI announced today that Canadian curler Brad Gushue will be attending the 25th Anniversary of the Special Olympics Festival, on June 24th. Gushue, who represents Newfoundland and Labrador on the national stage, won a gold medal for Canada … Continue reading
Here are this year’s winners at the Curl PEI/ADL/Sport PEI Awards, presented in advance of Curl PEI’s Annual General Meeting this evening at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside. Junior Female Athlete of the Year – Veronica … Continue reading
The Curl PEI/ADL/Sport PEI Sport Achievement Awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 28, at the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club in Summerside. A light dinner will be provided at 6 pm, with the awards being presented at … Continue reading
The schedule and team rosters have now been made available for the Curl Atlantic Championship, which returns to the CARI Complex MacLauchlan Arena ice at UPEI in Charlottetown, Sept. 11-14. Eight men’s and eight women’s teams are competing, plus five … Continue reading
Some of Canada’s future curling stars will be the beneficiaries of a new program of post-secondary scholarships, it was announced today by the Canadian Curling Association. The “For The Love of Curling” scholarships were funded through the support of Canadian … Continue reading
(By Norm Cowley, Edmonton Journal) EDMONTON — Val Sweeting reached across the country to fill the vacancy on her Alberta women’s curling championship rink, so she also got creative when she introduced her new lineup. Alberta skip Val Sweeting … Continue reading
Notice of AGM The 2014 Curl PEI Annual General Meeting will take place Wednesday May 28, 2014 at 7:15pm at the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club in Summerside. Any club wishing to have an item of business placed on … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) It’s a gold medal repeat for Canadian men at the 2014 World Senior Curling Championships as Wayne Tallon capped off a perfect week, finishing on the top of the podium at the Ice Bowl in Dumfries, Scotland, … Continue reading
The Val Sweeting team from Edmonton, who lost third Joanne Courtney to Ottawa’s Rachel Homan rink, has announced that New Brunswick’s Andrea Crawford will be their new third. Crawford, who curled out of the Gage club in Oromocto, is a … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) Both Wayne Tallon and Colleen Pinkney have qualified for Wednesday’s semifinals at the 2014 World Senior Curling Championships in Dumfries, Scotland. Pinkney earned her spot by virtue of her first-place finish in pool play with an undefeated … Continue reading
(by Jason Simmonds) ST. JOHN’S – Adam Casey is returning home to curl. © Jason Simmonds/Journal Pioneer Adam Casey makes a shot for the Brad Gushue rink during the recent Players’ Championship at Eastlink Arena in Summerside. Lead Geoff Walker, … Continue reading
With the 2013/14 curling season coming to a close on PEI, Curl PEI is calling for award nominations. The annual awards recognize the accomplishments of curlers and volunteers within our sport during the most recent season. There are nine awards … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) Still undefeated, Colleen Pinkney and Wayne Tallon have both secured playoff spots as the round robin winds down at the 2014 World Senior Curling Championships in Dumfries, Scotland. Colleen Pinkney (Photo WCF/Richard Gray) Pinkney, with her … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) It was another successful day for Canadian men’s and women’s senior teams, both of whom remain undefeated after four days of competition at the World Senior Curling Championships taking place at the Ice Bowl in Dumfries, Scotland. … Continue reading
(by Jean Mills) Wayne Tallon added two more wins on Saturday to remain undefeated in the round robin at the 2014 World Senior Curling Championships in Dumfries, Scotland. Tallon and his Fredericton, N.B., team of third Mike Kennedy, second Mike … Continue reading